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PN12 ZND

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,348 mi
Last recorded40,348 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 ZND
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 40,348 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SRS light on and off. THIS VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING RECALL . contact citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Fail 24 Oct 2025 40,348 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SRS light on and off. THIS VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING RECALL . contact citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Pass 8 Oct 2024 35,555 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 35,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side is bold, cord all over the place. 195/55 r 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure big cracks outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 31,300 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 31,300 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective just before the rear box mount is broken, needs welding. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 22,330 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 16,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 16,700 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 9,044 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 8,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 8,386 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 7,806 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 7,303 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 7,067 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 5,482 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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PN12 ZND is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN12 ZND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PN12 ZND registered?

PN12 ZND is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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